Books: A biography of the word Paki & (with Tahir Abbas) Ethnicity, Religion, and Muslim Education. School governor. . Hospital Chaplain. Christian.

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Joined October 2010
In 1974 I had my first article published in Saltley News; written while I was still at school. Now a book for the university and teaching sector (and others). A definite tick on the bucket list
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
جون سے اب تک پاکستان کے زیرِ انتظام کشمیر میں کیا کچھ ہوتا رہا اور لانگ مارچ میں جاں بحق ہونے والے نوجوانوں کے خاندان اس متعلق کیا رائے رکھتے ہیں؟ تفصیلات جانیے اس ویڈیو میں: #RightsMovementAJK
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
As Chair of the APPG on Kashmir, together with over 50 Parliamentarians , we have written to the Foreign Secretary regarding the current situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. We are deeply concerned about the serious escalation in tensions in particular the recent reports of live fire resulting in deaths and injuries. Many British Kashmiris are concerned about the safety and welfare of their families causing real anxiety and distress across our communities. The UK Government should use all appropriate diplomatic channels to support immediate de-escalation and a peaceful resolution through table talks at the heart of which must remain the inalienable human rights of Kashmiris.
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
A second motion is being put forward by Councillors Bamford and Khizer on escalating violence in the Kashmir region, amid reports of violence and protests.
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The cllrs note that around 6 – 7% of the borough’s residents have Kashmiri heritage who have contacted them to express their fears and concerns for their family who live in the region.
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
The motion asks that a number of actions are taken, including that the council writes to the prime minister and foreign secretary requesting that the govt uses its influence to encourage the govts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to de-escalate tensions.
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The motion has been carried.
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UK: Major move by Rochdale Council, resolution passed in support of Kashmiris The Rochdale Council in the UK passed a resolution on the evening of July 16, 2026, regarding the current situation in Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir. The resolution was moved by Liberal Democrat Councillor Mohammed Khizar, representing Falinge, Belfield, and Smallbridge. The resolution demands that the Rochdale Council write to the British government, urging the Foreign Office and the incoming Prime Minister to initiate immediate negotiations with the governments of Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir to take effective measures to resolve the humanitarian crisis that has been ongoing for the past forty days. The resolution was supported by other political parties during the session, while the Reform and Conservative parties did not support it. Following the vote, the resolution was passed, which is being described as a significant development regarding the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir. برطانیہ: روچڈیل کونسل کا بڑا اقدام، کشمیریوں کے حق میں قرارداد منظور برطانیہ کی روچڈیل کونسل نے 16 جولائی 2026 کی شام ہونے والے اجلاس میں پاکستان زیر انتظام جموں کشمیر کی موجودہ صورتحال پر ایک قرارداد منظور کر لی۔ یہ قرارداد لبرل ڈیموکریٹس کے کونسلر محمد خضر نے پیش کی، جو فرگروو، بیلفیلڈ اور سمال برج کے نمائندہ ہیں۔ قرارداد میں مطالبہ کیا گیا کہ روچڈیل کونسل برطانوی حکومت کو خط لکھ کر دفترِ خارجہ اور آنے والے وزیرِ اعظم سے مطالبہ کرے کہ وہ پاکستان اور پاکستان زیر انتظام جموں کشمیر کی حکومتوں کے ساتھ فوری مذاکرات کا آغاز کریں تاکہ گزشتہ چالیس روز سے جاری انسانی بحران کے حل کے لیے مؤثر اقدامات کیے جا سکیں۔ اجلاس میں اس قرارداد کی دیگر سیاسی جماعتوں نے بھی حمایت کی، جبکہ ریفارم اور کنزرویٹو پارٹی نے اس کی حمایت نہیں کی۔ رائے شماری کے بعد قرارداد منظور کر لی گئی، جسےپاکستان زیر انتظام جموں کشمیر کے انسانی بحران کے حوالے سے ایک اہم پیش رفت قرار دیا جا رہا ہے۔ #RightsMovementAJK #JKTV #JammuKashmirTV
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The best explanation and commentary on the human rights movement in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
ایکشن کمیٹی بھارت اور پاکستان، دونوں کے لیے ایک الارمنگ پیش رفت ہے اور پورے خطے کے لیے خطرے کی گھنٹی، جس کی کئی وجوہات ہیں۔ بھارت کو یہ خدشہ لاحق ہوگا کہ کہیں ایکشن کمیٹی طرز کا کوئی اتحاد مقبوضہ کشمیر میں بھی قائم نہ ہو جائے، جبکہ پاکستان کو یہ خطرہ ہوگا کہ کہیں کشمیری اپنی آزادی کی جدوجہد خود منظم انداز میں نہ شروع کر دیں۔ اس صورتِ حال کا سب سے زیادہ اثر پاکستان اور بھارت، دونوں پر پڑ سکتا ہے، کیونکہ ان کے سفارتی، عسکری، سیاسی اور جغرافیائی مفادات بڑی حد تک مسئلۂ کشمیر کے گرد گھومتے ہیں، اور دونوں ممالک کا انحصار بھی اس خطے پر گہرا ہے۔ اسی لیے دونوں ممالک ایکشن کمیٹی کو متنازع بنانے کی کوشش کر رہے ہیں؛ پاکستان الزامات عائد کر کے اور بھارت ان بیانات پر ردِعمل دے کر، جبکہ بعض پسِ پردہ دونوں کے درمیان ملی بھگت اور سازباز چل رہی ہے، جو 78 برسوں سے جاری ایک طے شدہ اسکرپٹ کا حصہ ہے۔ #ڈٹ_جاو_حسین_کے_انکار_کیطرح #شہ_رگ_کا_سانس_بند_نہ_کرو #RightsMovementAJK
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
British Muslims are portrayed as a monolithic voting bloc concerned only about foreign policy issues. The reality is they are disproportionately working-class and fed up, like everyone else, about the decline they see around them. Our latest Guardian film is out now.
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
Asha. PEMRA. New Punjabi Vlog
ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਦੀ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਮਰਹੂਮ ਗਾਇਕਾ ਆਸ਼ਾ ਭੋਸਲੇ ਦੇ ਦੇਹਾਂਤ ਉੱਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਗਾਣੇ ਚਲਾਏ ਗਏ ਸਨ ਜਿਸ ਉੱਤੇ ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਇਲੈਕਟ੍ਰਾਨਿਕ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਰੈਗੂਲੇਟਰੀ ਅਥਾਰਟੀ ਨੇ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਅਦਾਰਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੋਟਿਸ ਭੇਜਿਆ, ਪੜ੍ਹੋ ਉਸ ਉੱਤੇ ਮੁਹੰਮਦ ਹਨੀਫ਼ ਦਾ ਵਲੌਗ। @mohammedhanif ਇਹ ਲੇਖਕ ਦੇ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਹਨ। #Pakistan #AshaBhosle
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Beware the politician bearing a cross Sad that ⁦@FraserNelson⁩ thinks multiculturalism is opposite of/opposed to Britishness. As ⁦@TariqModood⁩ and others have pointed out in reality there is multicultural Britishness. thetimes.com/comment/columni…
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
This exchange is the entire conflict in two minutes - An Israeli woman worries about her son and his dog in a safe room during Hamas rocket attacks. Randa Abdelfattah responds that Gazans have no safe rooms, no escape from Israel's 14-year blockade, and no protection from US-funded Israeli weapons
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
Sonny Green speaking at the Together Alliance march, "I love you loads, love is always the answer" "Here's what England means to me" "When its sunny, its too hot" "When it's cold, the weather's rubbish, nothing is quite good enough, and that's exactly how we like it" "England to me is a cup of tea, being asked how many sugars and saying none, I'm sweet enough" "It's sarcasm bent on bravado, the way we talk without saying much at all" "It's not, where are you from" "Its, who do you support" "It's, how's your mum, is she alright?" "England to me is a Tesco meal deal, don't forget your clubcard" "It's two pints of lager and a packet of crisps" "Yeah yeah you are really fit but my gosh, don't you just know it" "It's Thursday, be a little Friday, a little Friday being half a day" "It's going on a long journey and goiing, are we there yet" "England to me is Turkish barbers with the sharpest trim" "It's the shopkeeper letting you off 20p when you're skint" "It's English neighbours saying, happy Eid mate" "And Muslim mum's saying, merry Christmas love" "It's the (something) down the high street and everyone around the same table sharing food" "It's Scousers singing, Mo Salah Salah" "And Nooners reminiscing about Ian Right Right Right" "It's Bob Marley and Reggae" "Oasis on the karaoke" "It's Sweet Caroline on the terraces" "Three lions every summer" "And if you think you've seen flags now, wait until the world cup's on. Then you'll know about flags my son" "Don't believe the news, don't believe some political parties" "Here's what I believe" "Let's have a proper party. All are welcome. Leave your politics at the door. Bring your best karaoke voice" "We'll play Twister, and Monopoly, until it gets late" "Cause here's what England means to me" "It's about loving each other no matter what colour you are, where you come from, or who your God is" "Because when I look in your eyes I see mine reflecting back" "And I'll never forget that" "And I'll never forget what my nan told me, that if you ain't got nothing nice to say, don't say nothing at all" "Cause this is England" "Whether your staple diet i mashed potato or rice" "Yeah its nice to be important" "But it's more important to be nice" "I love you guys, keep fighting the good fight yeah" "That's the real England, don't believe the fascists mate" "They've got nothing on us" "Let's go baby"
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My favourite British Value is our religious freedom: freedom to be religious (including as a Muslim), to move from one religious belief system to another and freedom to not have religious beliefs.
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Dr Karamat Iqbal ‎کرامت اقبال retweeted
For a change, this was a lovely AI generated video to watch #23rdMarch ❤️❤️ #PakistanDay (Great job @ReelWind_ — just found you on X)
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